We'd like to thank legacy sponsor Adventure Outfitters for the continued support! Owned and operated by Anna and Alex Blevins, Adventure Outfitters is a full-service scuba dive shop equipped with the gear, instructors, classes, and resources to have a fun day of diving. They cater to all types of diving including scuba, freediving, spearfishing, snorkeling, cave diving, technical diving and more! It is their personal mission to make sure that students are able to get a hands-on diving experience while having fun and feeling safe through individualized instruction.

Returning to the Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge, we are proud to welcome back Infinite Descent Scuba and Freedive as a tournament sponsor. Located locally in Madeira Beach, FL, Infinite Descent is a new and modern dive shop with dockside access for charters, dive trips, and touch-and-go tank fills. They also offer a variety of gear and training for scuba diving, freediving, and spearfishing so be sure to stop by and check out their store at 15029 Madeira Way, Madeira Beach, FL, or check them out online and on Facebook.

New to the Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge, we would like to welcome Hod Rod Spearguns to the tournament!! Owned and operated by Paul Rodriguez, Hod Rod Spearguns are all individually made by hand and finished with meticulous detail. These guns have been tested all over the world and withstood the brutal forces of the ocean. With the mission of creating beautiful guns to help fellow spearos land big fish, Paul creates each gun unique to its owner and ensures it will be extremely accurate and reliable. So join the HRS family and own a piece of art that will land the fish of a lifetime and never let you down!

2Shea Fishing & Diving Charters, Florida's premier offshore fishing, diving, and spearfishing charters is back for the 2017 Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge. Based in Clearwater, FL, 2Shea Charters is a regular sponsor of the tournament and deserves our gratitude. Captain TJ and his team of captains, dive masters, and first mates are the best around so if you're looking for some big fish and a great time offshore be sure to check them out or come down to the tournament to win a free charter seat. Check them out online and on Facebook.

Abyss Freediving will be returning as a tournament sponsor for the 2017 Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge Owned and operated by Bill Van Deman, Abyss Freediving combines the knowledge, training, and discipline of Performance Freediving International with more than a decade of local spearfishing experience. If you want to learn to freedive in the Gulf of Mexico, there is no better instruction than with Abyss Freediving.

We would like to welcome back Salt Life Optics as a returning Platinum Sponsor. Salt Life Optics is a company with salt in their veins and a serious passion for the ocean, and for this year's tournament they provided a variety of their high-end sunglasses for the prize table. Manufactured in Italy with Swiss materials, their Zeiss lenses have an anti-reflective coating that eliminates glare and repels water. This allows colors to appear vibrant and natural with extreme clarity and zero distortion. Their lenses are also polarized and offer 100% UV protection from harmful rays while out on the boat spearfishing!

A huge thanks to Theresa from Jim's Dive Shop since she supports all the local tournaments and is a huge contributor to our support with all of her volunteer efforts! This year she has teamed up with Allie from Zookeeper and will have gift certificates on the table to Jim's Dive Shop.

Scuba Quest has stepped up again this year to sponsor our tournament and serve all of Florida with 4 scuba dive retail store locations state wide plus on line. They sell top quality dive gear and offer Scuba Diving certification classes and exotic Scuba Diving excursions throughout the World. These South Florida Dive Centers are equipped with the latest in hi tech Scuba Diving equipment since Scuba Diving and Spearfishing are their passion! A huge thanks to Eric from the Sarasota Store for making this happen so be sure to visit them for all of your Scuba and Spearfishing needs! Scuba Quest Florida Dive Center | Florida Scuba Shop

Despite what our egos may tell us, we aren't the top predators in the ocean so we'd like to thank Shark Shield - For Professional Adventurers for their annual sponsorship of the Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge. Shark Shield is the world’s only scientifically proven and independently tested electrical shark deterrent so if you want to win one for yourself then you'll have a chance at this year's tournament.

Fisherman's Ideal Supply House has been in business since 1978 and has established themselves as one of the largest retailers of marine and fishing tackle supplies on the Gulf of Mexico. Located in St. Petersburg, FL, they have been supporting the local community for decades and have been blessed to be part of the thriving growth. The Tampa Bay Spearfishing Club is stoked to welcome FISH back as a repeat sponsor for this year's tournament.

The Tampa Bay Spearfishing Club would like to welcome back Reef Pirate as a tournament sponsor. Reef Pirate provides high quality fishing apparel with some killer designs. Their motto, "Dedicated to the craft, Loyal to the sea, Fisherman to the core" says everything you need to know about their passion. Local to Florida's Gulf Coast, we are proud to have Reef Pirate as part of our tournament team.

In the Tampa Bay Spearfishing Club we love a healthy rivalry so we would like to thank our neighboring club, the Suncoast Underwater Club (SUCs) for their continued support. All the trash talking aside, the SUCs run a great annual tournament, the Suncoast Spearfishing Challenge, and have always supported our tournament through participation and tournament entries for our prize table. Thanks again gents!

We would like to welcome back Good Time Charlie Charters as a sponsor to the tournament. Based in Treasure Island, FL and specializing in Freedive Spearfishing, Good Time Charters is all about having a good time and landing big fish in the Gulf. From beginner to advanced divers, Charlie directs all his attention to getting exactly what fish you aim to spear into the boat. Once the hunt is complete, a trip to the local sandbar for fresh ceviche, sashimi, and a celebration is always a part of the trip. To book a trip be sure to check out Good Time Charlie Charters online or come down to the tournament for a chance to win a three-person charter valued at over $800!!!

Bimini Bay Outfitters is once again onboard to support the 2017 Tampa Bay Spearfishing Challenge. Known for providing professional performance outdoor gear to the everyday enthusiast, Bimini Bay Outfitters is a family run company located in Odessa, FL, that knows what is means to serve the customer. Be sure to check them out online or in person for all your fishing needs.